Jefferson County Historical Village
1411 North 27th Street, Mount Vernon, IL 62864
History Museums
Experience the past as you walk through a pioneer village of authentic log cabins featuring a calaboose (circa 1820), the Mount Olive Church (circa 1873), a one room school house and more.
The Museum and the Village, with its buildings and their contents, reflect life from the beginning of Jefferson County.
Among the furnished buildings, one finds log houses of the 19th century, a log church, a log jail, a one-room school, functional blacksmith and print shops, a display of period merchandise in the general store, and a variety of medical equipment in the Medical Building.
What's happening nearby...
Winter Farmer's Market
Times Square Mall • Feb 12 – Mar 26 @ 3PM
Thursdays in Winter!
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The Granada Theatre presents Scriptless In Seattle
The Granada Theatre • Mar 14 @ 5PM
America's Musical Improv Comedy
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Market Days Flea Market and Vendor Fair
The Commons • Mar 28 – Aug 08 @ 10AM
Find something unique and affordable! Enjoy a different theme each month!
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